Tyler James

Tyler James knew from a young age that music would play a major role in his life. He started out tapping and singing along to his parents cassette tapes. Not long after, he got his first real guitar and snare drum. But it wasn't until age 10 that he received an acoustic guitar and really began to learn his craft. Tyler took to music like a fish to water and began learning all he could. From guitar, to drums, piano, bass, and several brass instruments, he looked at music like a beast that had to be conquered! At age 14 he got a drum set and started his first band. They played gigs at local coffee houses and the skate park, until their demise about a year later. Since then, Tyler has gotten record deals, toured the country, relocated to Southern California, at the urging of his wife, to further pursue music. Then the decision was made to head back to Louisiana to get back in touch with his roots. Tyler then began gigging with several musicians and bands, focusing on the music of his home; Delta Blues, jazz, folk, and americana. Now he resides in Panama City with his wife and 3 children, where he continues to entertain people with his soulful takes on music from bands like The Allman Brothers, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, The Band, Chris Stapleton and many many more.